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Joann Gary

Joann Gary

Dec 16, 2024

JoAnn Brooks Gary, age 78, of Caneyville, KY passed away Monday, (December 16, 2024) at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 1, 1946 in Daviess County, KY, the daughter of the late Joe and Hettie Mae Flener Brooks.

JoAnn married the love of her life, Presto Gary, on July 10, 1965,...

Nancy Ann Oller French

Nancy Ann Oller French

Dec 15, 2024

Nancy Ann Oller French, age 79, of Elkton KY, passed away Sunday, (December 15, 2024) at Hearthstone Place in Elkton.

She was born on October 27, 1945 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Joe and Frances Louise Camp Oller.

She worked as an x-ray technician for 52 years at Caverna Hospital. She loved...

Tami E. Gaskins

Tami E. Gaskins

Dec 14, 2024

Tami Earlene Gaskins, age 62, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (December 14, 2024) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

She was born on May 08, 1962 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of Virginia Dennison Clemons.

She worked many years at Bel Cheese until retiring. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...

Evelyn Rhea Pryor

Evelyn Rhea Pryor

Dec 13, 2024

Evelyn Rhea Fentress Pryor, age 97, of  Leitchfield, KY passed away peacefully Friday, (December 13, 2024) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leitchfield, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 31, 1927 in Falls of Rough, KY, the daughter of the late Walter L. and Rhea Edwards Fentress. She graduated from Caneyville High...

R Edward Cockriel

R Edward Cockriel

Dec 11, 2024

R. Edward Cockriel, Age 83, of Leitchfield KY passed away Wednesday, (December 11, 2024) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 7, 1941 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late Roy and Bessie Hayes Cockriel.

He was called to preach by God and has been...

Anthony Lee Swift

Anthony Lee Swift

Dec 11, 2024

Anthony Lee Swift, age 56, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (December 11, 2024) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on September 21, 1968 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Arvil and Doris Christine Ballard Swift.

He was the owner and operator of Premier Restorations and enjoyed hunting,...

Verna Joyce Haycraft

Verna Joyce Haycraft

Dec 8, 2024

Verna Joyce Haycraft, age 82, of Clarkson, KY, passed away Sunday, (December 8, 2024) at her residence, with her loving family at her side.

She was born on May 25, 1942 in Snap, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Wesley "Charlie" and Ada Mae Hayes Williams.

She retired from the Grayson County School System,...

David Norris

David Norris

Dec 7, 2024

David Winston Norris, age 83, of Leitchfield KY, passed away Saturday, (December 7, 2024) at his home.

He was born on September 14, 1941 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Charles Edward and Lora Mae Turner Norris.

He joined the US Navy on November 6, 1960 and became the youngest member of the...

Patsy Edwards Swift

Patsy Edwards Swift

Dec 3, 2024

Patsy Edwards Swift, age 86, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (December 3, 2024) at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY with all seven of her children and several other family members by her side.

She was born on January 19, 1938 in Short Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Ottie and Osie Wilson Edwards.

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Roger Dale Pinkston

Roger Dale Pinkston

Dec 3, 2024

Roger Dale Pinkston, age 63, of Leitchfield, passed away Tuesday, (December 3, 2024) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Hospital.

He was born on September 15, 1961 in Daviess County, KY, the son of the late Robert Thomas and Corine Lindsey.

He was a farmer who enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching television; especially the old cartoons....

Roy T. Clodfelter

Roy T. Clodfelter

Dec 3, 2024

Roy T. Clodfelter, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, in Seale, Alabama.

He was born on August 20, 1942, at Dexter, MO., son of the late Max Clodfelter and Ruth Eleanor Bailey.

After graduating high school in 1960, Roy joined the United States Air Force...

Jimmy Brooks

Jimmy Brooks

Dec 2, 2024

Jimmy Brooks, age 72, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, (December 2, 2024).

Born on March 12, 1952, in Louisville, Jimmy was the cherished son of the late Homer and Joyce (Burnett) Brooks. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Layton, James, and Michael.

Jimmy's spirit lives on through his loving wife...

Melanie Gayle Winchester

Melanie Gayle Winchester

Dec 1, 2024

Melanie Gayle Winchester, age 67, of Leitchfield, KY passed away Sunday, (December 1, 2024) at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on June 16, 1957 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Paul and Shirley Johnson Winchester.

She was a nurse aide who enjoyed watching TV, praise and worship, spending time with...

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Pierce

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Pierce

Dec 1, 2024

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Pierce, age 63, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Sunday, (December 1, 2024) at his residence.

He was born on April 14, 1961 in Grayson County, KY, the son of the late John L. and Juanita Hill Pierce.

He retired as a road crew worker for the KY State Highway Department after 22...

Bernie Rose Rhodes

Bernie Rose Rhodes

Nov 30, 2024

Bernie Rose Rhodes, age 67, of Shrewsbury, KY, passed away Saturday, (November 30, 2024) at her home in Leitchfield.

She was born on November 18, 1957 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Alfred and Gertrude "Trudy" Jeffcoat Smith.

She was a free-spirited, stubborn, wild child according to her daughters and loved her...

Elnora W. Embry

Elnora W. Embry

Nov 26, 2024

Elnora W. Embry, age 91, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Tuesday, (November 26, 2024) at her residence.

She was born on July 26, 1933 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late Allie and Ida Minton Woosley.

She worked as a secretary for Commonwealth Life Insurance Company. In her earlier years, she received her...

Patricia Faye Henning

Patricia Faye Henning

Nov 26, 2024

Patricia Faye Henning, age 71, of McDaniels KY, passed away Tuesday, (November 26, 2024) at her home.

She was born on October 25, 1953 in Hardinsburg, KY, the daughter of the late William Hardin and Regina Martin Mattingly.

She was a truck driver, who enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching football, especially the Baltimore Ravens, and...

Aileen Tilford-Higdon

Aileen Tilford-Higdon

Nov 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aileen Tilford-Higdon on November 26, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born on March 3, 1933, to Pearl and Lee Grant, Aileen lived a life filled with love, resilience, and devotion to her family.

Aileen was the proud mother of four children: Valerie Farris...

Daniel "Danny" E. Payne

Daniel "Danny" E. Payne

Nov 24, 2024

Daniel E. Payne "Danny", age 75, of Leitchfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, (November 24, 2024) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 24, 1949 in McQuady, KY, the son of the late Henry and Mary Catherine Coomes Payne.

Danny proudly served as a KY State Police Officer and retired...

Douglas Mcarthur Vincent

Douglas Mcarthur Vincent

Nov 23, 2024

Douglas McArthur Vincent, age 81, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (November 23, 2024) at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 03, 1943 in Edmonson County, KY, the son of the late Milton and Delores VanMeter Vincent.

He worked as a Line Foreman for WRECC for more than 40 years...

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